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Wildland Firefighter Pay Increase Bill
Recent Bills/Wildland Firefighter Pay Increase Bill

Wildland Firefighter Pay Increase Bill

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Introduced1 year ago
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Why This Matters

This bill increases the pay for wildland firefighters by creating special pay rates that are higher than the current standard rates. It aims to recognize the important and dangerous work these firefighters do in protecting our forests and communities from wildfires.

If you are a wildland firefighter, your pay could increase significantly under this new bill.
Who this affects
Wildland firefighters · Forest Service employees · Department of the Interior employees
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill provides higher pay rates for wildland firefighters.
  2. 2It establishes special base pay rates for firefighters at different job grades.
  3. 3The new pay rates will replace the standard pay rates currently used.
  4. 4Wildland firefighters will receive pay increases based on their job grade.
  5. 5The bill aims to ensure fair compensation for those fighting wildfires.
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Manatee Protection Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of the Interior to include the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) in the endangered species list and give the species protections provided to endangered species.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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IntroducedCurrentJan 3, 2025

Introduced in House

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The President

Joe Biden
46th President
Awaiting Vote
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